Murder accused Isaiah Buchanan tells Napier court victim Javon Aranui threw the first punch

Summary

Javon Aranui died from head injuries following a confrontation with Isaiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies in December 2023. Buchanan claims that Aranui initiated the fight by throwing the first punch, and the altercation concluded with handshakes. Both Buchanan, 20, and Gillies, 21, have pleaded not guilty to Aranui’s murder, asserting they acted in self-defense during the incident.

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